there's more fish in the sea

he was brilliant

in his own way, but

there were never

really

any deep conversations with

him.

we discussed

sports and weather,

children,

surface things.

his garden, the rabbits

trying to get in.

there was little talk

of theology, or politics,

or economics,

the climate change,

but he would offer up

words of

advice on occasion,

and say things like,

whatever you do

don't start drinking,

and don't worry about her,

there's more

fish in the sea.